When I walked in, I was little worried about the wait. There were a lot of people in there and…read morehardly anywhere to sit. The lady at the front desk that wasn't on the phone could've been a little nicer and acknowledged me when I walked up instead of just looking at me and then doing something else and then acknowledging me. Other than that, the wait wasn't too too long, and everyone else was really nice.

Rude! They do not answer their phone!…read moreNeed better customer service . Never answer...so upsetting!

As someone who has been a glasses wearer for all my life I think this is probably the best…read moreeyewear/optician I have ever been to.

This has been the chosen spot for my son's glasses, I will say for at least the last 8 years (is it…read morepossible it could be 10???). My son likes a specific type of look and frame and Oscar Oglethorpe is always able to accommodate. I remember the days when all frames were $150 (that's how long we've been customers). Just like everything else, there has been an increase in prices, but the customer service, quality, and materials have never been lacking (at least not for us). If you are one who prefers glasses and want to wear spectacles that are a conversation piece or you just simply want to stand out--Pop in to Oscar Oglethorpe--in there, you are sure to find something to fit the bill.

This place and the people there are amazing! From the website to the store, phenomenal! Their…read moreselection is extensive and it starts with virtual "try ons" online. That is helpful to show you at home what they have available but when you come in to the store, it's such a better experience because you can FEEL the frames on your face and the staff there are so knowledgeable and helpful! Grace and Bruce and Mena (their on site Optician) have been amazing! The most amazing part is, I purchased a pair I thought was perfect but it ended up not working at all (I wear hearing aids, have a wide bridge but narrow face, etc. so I'm not an "easy fit"). I went back and they went the extra mile over and over to make sure I had a better pair that fit better, looked better and refunded me some money because the second pair was less expensive than the first. The 2 (only) 1 star reviews here ( from Last year ) are not reflective of the service I've received the last two months from WP in Greensboro. They will gladly adjust your glasses if you purchased them from WP. I've been in several times for this. Also I've had 3 pairs sent to me over the last 2 months, they always arrive quicker than expected, I get an email each time telling me they're won their way and when they're delivered and I just pop in the store to have them adjusted after they arrive. Because of a special circumstance (they put new lenses in an old frame they no longer carry) they were delivered to the store and I received an email and a call saying they were ready for me to pick up. I would never buy my eyeglasses anywhere else and I recommend them to everyone (I get compliments almost weekly on my glasses).

Apparently they can't "adjust" glasses for you lol... So you have to go somewhere else if they're…read moretoo loose or too tight they don't care

My husband and I recently purchased four pairs of glasses from House of Eyes. What an excellent…read moreexperience! We wanted to update our styles and the staff was so very helpful in helping us to achieve that goal. In addition to admiring each other, we both have received a number of unsolicited compliments. It is rewarding to shop locally and get such amazing service. Go there...I think you'll find glasses that you love and people who care about their craft.

Best selection in town! You can use your fsa here and they make the glasses on site, unlike your…read moredoctor's office, who has to send them out and get them back three weeks later... No lie, what I end up paying out of pocket WITH insurance is what they charge period. They don't accept insurance, though you could go the reimbursement route with your insurance company. This place is the business and they can have my dollars!

As soon as I knew I was moving to Greensboro, I looked for some of my favorite national chains and…read morefound them right here. The first place worth mentioning is REI. I usually park nearby, peruse the garage sale items, then go on a stroll around the whole shopping center. While I do like Whole Foods and will go there for certain specialty items, I tend to spend a little less at the gigantic Harris Teeter. There's a huge selection of clothing stores, you can get a legit (if pricey) massage at Hand and Stone, get your haircut, see a movie, and grab a great dinner from a wide range of restaurant options. This might be the most upscale shopping center in town.

In the 80s and 90s, the mall we went to the most in Greensboro was Four Seasons Mall (now Four…read moreSeasons Town Centre). It went downhill and beginning in the 2000s, we went to Friendly Center instead. This has been a general trend in America where people have shifted from going to traditional indoor malls to outdoor malls, some integrated with mixed-use developments and/or repurposed sites. Funny thing is Friendly Center has been around since 1957 and Four Seasons 1974. Both have changed over the years, for better or for worse. I came here multiple times with friends and family in 2008 and 2009. With my friends, we'd go to stores like REI, Great Outdoor Provision Co, and Barnes & Noble. It was around these years that I picked up a MacBook for my mom from the Apple Store. She returned several times for One to One trainings on how to use various Apple devices. Since 2018, I've been going to Friendly Center for Schiffman's Jewelers, for the most part. That's because I got my wife's engagement ring and wedding band from Schiffman's and have returned for inspections and cleanings. We returned just a few weeks ago to see Frances, who just celebrated 45 years at Schiffman's. Last month, I accompanied my wife and sister to Sephora and Anthropologie. Other brands that were or still are of interest to me at Friendly Center include Brooks Brothers and lululemon. There are also a Whole Foods Market and Williams-Sonoma. Friendly Center was sort of patchworked together over the years, so the design and routing aren't ideal and getting around can be confusing. It would be nice if there were maps of the property on-site, but we didn't see any during our recent visit. Also, at the time of writing this review, the map on their website is down. "Couldn't fetch map data." https://friendlycenter.com/directory Depending on what section of Friendly Center you're in, it's sometimes better to get back in your car and drive to another store than it is to walk. This is because of the awkward, inefficient layout and lack of sidewalks. Again, not ideal. The brands are the draw. Check out Friendly Center on Facebook and Instagram at the links below. The mall is currently active on these platforms. FB: https://www.facebook.com/FriendlyCenter IG: https://www.instagram.com/shopfriendlycenter/

We have a great experience with Shawn . He was very kind, polite and helpful. Then when we came in…read moreto pick up the glasses Brittany was very helpful and kind.. Hope the glasses work as good as they do..

Shawn does an exceptional job, consistent as well. Would recommend to anybody getting service that…read morethey would try to get Shawn to help them.

Be prepared to overpay. The prices are far beyond what you'll find elsewhere for comparable…read moreproducts. I've included a photo of my receipt so the breakdown speaks for itself. What really stands out is the lack of any return option. There's no stated refund or satisfaction guarantee, which is surprising given how competitive the eyewear industry is today. With so many retailers offering better pricing and customer protections, I would strongly recommend exploring other options before spending your money here.

New Garden Eye Care and Eyewear refuses to give me a copy of my PD Dist. Their excuse is because…read moreit is AI generated. That's a new one. Doctor relies on AI for his exams. I will reach out to the FTC. This is the first time this has ever happen to me. They are greedy. They want people to pay for their overprice glasses and fake services.

Last week I was having the worst migraines, so I figured it was time to see an optometrist to get…read morean updated glasses prescription. I was able to book an eye exam online through their website for the following week. They had a ton of availability and it was nice to do this at any hour of the day at my convenience without talking to someone. After I booked, I was immediately sent paperwork to fill out with my personal information and insurance (this was to help save time at my appointment). My appointment comes around and lucky me...I forgot my wallet. Thankfully I had photos of my ID & vision insurance on my phone and they took Apple Pay (a huge plus in my book). The person at the front desk was friendly and I only had to wait maybe a minute or two before the technician came to collect me. I do not remember her name, but she was kind and explained everything to me before taking photos of my eyes or doing anything. Something that was interesting about this whole experience was that the doctor was remote! The technician set up the exam towards the end of the appointment and I communicated with Dr. Boykin on video chat through an iPad like device. Even though he was remote, it still felt very personable with A+ care. He went over my eye scans with me and explained what a healthy eye looks like. The technician was in the room the whole time. After he finished the exam, he immediately wrote me a prescription and I went to the retail part of the store to pick out glasses. You definitely are not pressured to buy any of their glasses, but I wanted to because of convenience. The whole eye exam appointment took about an hour. The retail associate was also really nice. I definitely took my time trying on glasses to find what I liked and she didn't rush me at all and even helped make suggestions. I truly appreciated her patience. Before I placed my glasses order, she broke down the cost and explained what insurance covered. All in all, this was a wonderful experience. If you need to see an eye doctor, I would recommend this place!

Mixed experience that started promising but ended with a serious concern…read more My first visit was for ongoing eye irritation, redness, and itching -- not seasonal, just a daily struggle. The comprehensive exam was thorough: vision check, infection test, the works. I appreciated that. However, my doctor's initial recommendation was simply to continue my old eye drops, which weren't helping. Only after I pushed back and explained how much this was affecting my daily life did she suggest something new. I shouldn't have had to advocate that hard to get proper treatment. I was also told I had $150 from my insurance for eyeglasses, so I asked about UV/blue light glasses given my diagnosis. She said I'd need a separate appointment for a vision exam -- even though a vision exam had already been performed. That felt unnecessary, but I scheduled it anyway. At my second appointment, the nurse informed me that a retinal image ($45-$65) was required by law alongside the eye exam. That immediately didn't sit right with me. I asked if it was optional, she insisted it was mandatory by law. I cancelled on the spot, called my insurance directly, and they confirmed it is completely optional. My insurance is through my corporate job -- one of the best plans out there -- and they were very clear about it. I don't know if this was a miscommunication or an intentional attempt to overcharge, but either way it's not acceptable. I thought I had found a great new eye care provider. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

My husband and I been customers here for many years. Dr Woods is very thorough and always takes…read morehis time in answering any questions we have. His support staff is wonderful! We recommend this office to everyone.

This was my second time here. First time was 2 years ago…read moreand it was a good experience for eye exam. This visit for check up on eyes was not very pleasing. Technician I ended up with was not very good 1. No intro of who she was 2. Had trouble operating the eye scan machine and had to get assistance. 3. Rushed through my eye testing and seemed upset / huffy about the whole process. 4. Seemed like she did not want to be there or had somewhere urgent to be other then work 5. End of exam she mumbled something about an extra service for $20.00 but could not decipher her as she was walking out the door 5. Don't know who she was( not the oldest and not the youngest of the techs there. 5. Doc was ok. 6. Will use a different eye care option I the future and same for my family. 7. My company uses them for eye exams as well and I will be recommending a change.

I have always had a hard time finding frames to fit my narrow face and my strong prescription. My…read moresister and her husband have found the perfect frames from the View in the past, so I made an appointment and traveled five hours to Greensboro to check them out. I was not disappointed! I found the perfect frames and my family and friends rave!! Thank you to all at the View who truly care about design and the right fit!!

Becky is a brusque, opinionated salesman in the business of selling unusual in-stock frames…read more Her Wizard of Oz sales technique involves bringing frames from behind the scenes and convincing the client one is absolutely PERFECT for him/her. When I expressed concern that my vision was worse upon putting on the new glasses, I was advised that if the situation didn't improve after 2 weeks of constant wear, I should return to my ophthalmologist to get a new prescription. My 'corrected' vision did not improve, my ophthalmologist confirmed the original Rx and I'm stuck with $1300 glasses because that's the price I'll pay to avoid dealing with this business again.